Communications
Galactic Energy(GE)CommercialTianqi (also transcribed Tiange) is a series of small Chinese experimental LEO comsats by Guodian Gaoke for IoT (Internet of Things) communications, which are also carrying a camera for educational purposes. Guodian Gaoke plans to operate an IoT constellation. The "Apocalypse Constellation" provides users with much-needed data collection and transmission services for terrestrial network coverage blind areas, which are widely used in marine, environmental protection, meteorological, forestry, geological, emergency, rescue and smart city industries to enhance China's global data network coverage and application capabilities are of strategic importance.
Orbital Attempt
#6,010
GE Mission
#1
Pad Launch
#21
Location Launch
#134
Designator
2020-080
Nov 7, 2020, 7:12 AM
1 update
7:06 AM
Window Open
7:42 AM
Window Close
Ceres-1 is the first solid propellant launch vehicle of Galactic Energy.
Thrust
598 kN
LEO Capacity
350 kg
SSO Capacity
230 kg
Reusable
No
Maiden Flight
2020
Fastest Turnaround
4d 3h
Total Launches
17
Successful
15
Failed
2
Consecutive Success
0
Maiden flight: Nov 7, 2020
Galactic Energy is a private aerospace company headquartered in Beijing, China. Established by senior engineers in 2018, Galactic Energy engages in low-cost commercial space launch business.
Founded
2018
Total Launches
24
Successful
21
Failed
3
Pending
1
Consecutive Success
0
Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center is a Chinese spaceport located between the Ejin, Alxa, Inner Mongolia and Hangtian Town, Jinta County, Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is part of the Dongfeng Aerospace City (Base 10).
Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
Local Launch Time
Nov 7, 2020, 3:12 PM
Total Launches
286
Total Landings
2
Coordinates
40.9581, 100.2911